Same-Day Therapy Appointments: What Are My Options at Lightfully Behavioral Health?
Your mental health can range from day to day, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. While you may be able to effectively manage your symptoms some days, others may require the immediate help of a professional. Same-day therapy with an...
7 Common Generalized Anxiety Disorder Medications You Should Know About
Psychotherapy and medication are two of the most common treatments for generalized anxiety disorder. Approximately 9.7 million people in the United States have prescriptions for anti-anxiety medication. Over the years, that number has only increased. When used...
What 10 Benefits Can Residential Treatment Centers Provide People With Bipolar Disorder?
When someone first experiences the extreme highs or lows of bipolar disorder, it can be very confusing and disorienting. They might have a burst of positive energy suddenly and for no apparent reason, and engage in riskier behaviors than they would otherwise. Or they...
Benefits and Questions to Consider Before Trying Therapy Online
Online jobs and classes have become a standard practice in today's world. But what about online therapy? If you have bipolar disorder or another mental health disorder, can you receive the same level of care online that you would in person? What does online therapy...
Where Can College Students With PTSD Turn To When They Need Help?
Having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is challenging for anyone. If you’re a college student with PTSD, you will likely face your own set of unique challenges. Your college years can be an exciting time. College tends to offer a wide range of exciting new...
Coping With Overwhelming Fear: Whole-Person Panic Disorder Treatment
We’ve all been panicked before. Sometimes we intentionally try to be scared to get a dose of adrenaline that can be enjoyable for many people. Maybe we pay to go through a haunted house or zip line on vacation. Other times, we’re scared unintentionally, such as...
Understanding Bipolar Depression: Triggers and Symptoms
Living with bipolar disorder and its often debilitating symptoms can be both challenging and frustrating to deal with. Sometimes it’s hard to know whether what you’re feeling is coming from your mental health disorder or if it’s the result of something else. ...
Is Depression Real? Addressing MDD-Related Stigmas
Depression is a word that is used in many different ways. When it comes to mental health, the term often refers to major depressive disorder (MDD). Other mental health conditions can also involve depressive thoughts and feelings. Depression is a key aspect of...
Shell Shock and the History of PTSD
Humans have experienced traumatic stress since the time of our earliest written texts. Our concepts of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) reflect new ways of looking at natural biological reactions. However, many gaps between research...